Jul 9, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
Why is it that some find it difficult to not only believe but also to feel God’s unconditionallove? It could be that in their childhood the little child, which still exists within them, neverreally felt unconditional love from at least one of their parents. As a...
Jul 3, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
As we travel down the road on our pilgrimage, we are often met with obstacles. Fromtime to time when the going gets tough, we might ask ourselves the question, “What’shappening?” Why is it so important that I give up my daily routine in which I have becomecomfortable...
Jun 17, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
In a time of polarization, do we see the possibility of building a bridge? Part of ourhistory is our belief that all creation is a gift from God. We are here on this earth outof the “generosity of God.” It is God that has given us the gift of life. As individuals...
May 28, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
Why have so many in our country given up on being Catholic? There are many reasons forthis. I believe that this phenomenon is not mainly the result of doctrinal issues butbecause they have not had an experience of a religion that has reached out to them andtouched...
May 21, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
Does God get angry when we do something wrong? While Jesus is human, God isineffable. This means God is beyond our knowing. When we say that God is angry, whatwe are saying is that if we were God, this is how God would feel. We get some of ourlanguage about God’s...
May 14, 2024 | Writings for the Journey
One of the ways we can try to get control of our lives is by living out of our false self. Evenwhen we come to the realization that God loves us unconditionally, a false self canemerge with a kind of spiritual pride that could take over. “I am terrific. I have...
